2009 Acura MDX Acura MDX 2009

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2009 Acura MDX repairs by problem area

Engine (18%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (12%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (7%)

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2009 Acura MDX transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2009 Acura MDX 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 3.7L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

64300 mi hesitation btw 2nd and 3rd gear around the 35 to 45 MPH point. 
123380 mi

C $200
transmission sensor defective 
170000 mi

US $1200
CV joints. Replaced both front (driver and passenger side) axles. 
41900 mi Transmission noise drivetrain vibration in the low speed range of 4th gear, sometimes 3rd, also, at a steady speed the tach was bouncing. Dealer replaced Torque Converter and it fixed the issue 
97000 mi

US $50
Transmission light kept coming on and was intermittent. Took it to Advanced Auto and the error came up as possible 3rd clutch pressure switch. I bought one for maybe $50 and a few hours of labor included taking off the under-engine panels. 
37300 mi TSB-PCM software update issued by Acura 
88000 mi

US $300
Inner CV boot torn/leaking (pass.), replaced boot repacked CV joint. 
109630 mi

US $668
Clicking upon turning. Replaced Rt. Driveshaft assembly. 
71000 mi

US $630
3rd gear sensor. Maintenance code "Transmission P0847" 
1000 mi intermittent noise emitted from front differential. 
15000 mi possibly problem with torque converter Replaced torque converter. 
19220 mi Torn driver side CV boot. 
28300 mi

C $186
Lazy shifting. Even though the MID showed B12 svc, I got the tranny fluid changed. 

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2009 Acura MDX Transmission Problems

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